1918/7-S 25C

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1918/7-S MS 62 PCGS. A bold impression of this rare coin, with an exceptionally clear date, some head detail, and with most of the rivets on the shield still in evidence. The surfaces are fully lustrous, showing complete mint frost over all the highpoints of the design. A bit of light color is noted on each side with much underlying brightness. Struck from very lightly clashed dies. Few collectors ever have the chance of owning this rarity, even in Good condition. Here, then, is an opportunity to obtain one of the finest examples available in today's market.
According to Walter Breen, this variety came about when a 1917 working die received an additional impression from a 1918 hub during the annealing process. The error was not detected even when the San Francisco mintmark was applied to the die, nor until after some undetermined number of coins were produced. The chances of such an error occurring undetected through so many different processes is very low, which is why such overdates are so rare during the twentieth century. We must give the mints credit for their general high level of quality. We must also be thankful, because when they do make a mistake, it's usually spectacular and always a boon for collectors. Population: 6 in 62, only 19 finer (4/95).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 243A, PCGS# 5726, GSID# 5571)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
ASW: 0.18085oz
Mintage: 11,072,000

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